Voted Best New Festival in 2014 by Westword Magazine, ArtStir Denver 2016 will be held at the Denver Pavilions on Saturday & Sunday, May 28 & 29. The event features more than 100 local and regional artists representing and showcases a variety of works in painting, photography, illustration, textiles, furnishings, mixed media, and locally designed and handcrafted goods. Also on the schedule: artist demonstrations and performances on the Main Stage, as well as children’s activities. The Colorado Craft Lot sells food and drink from Denver Pavilions restaurants and local craft beers. Hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (note that event coincides with the 16th Street Mall Day of Rock) and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is held rain or shine. Denver Pavilions is between 15th & 16th on Glenarm Pace in downtown Denver.